About Me

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mardin State Hospital, Specialist Physician, 2012–2014

Private Practice, 2014

EDUCATION AND COURSES

• Behavioral Sciences Institute EMDR Level 1 Training
• Between 2016–2018, I successfully completed 200 hours of theoretical training and 120 hours of practical training within the scope of the “Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy in the Context of Good and Ethical Practices in Children and Adolescents” program conducted by Psychologist Dr. Maria do Ceu Salvador, and earned the title of “Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.”
• Compos Mentis Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
• Theoretical Training, October 2008 – March 2009 (40 Hours)
• Cool Kids Program (Child Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Program), 2010
• Supportive Psychotherapies, February 2009
• Assessment in Infant Mental Health, March 2009
• K-SADS Diagnostic Interview, March 2009
• Forensic Interview Techniques with Sexually Abused Children, September 2009
• Emotional Availability Short Clinical Form, October 2008

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

English: Advanced

PUBLICATIONS

Articles Published in International Journals

Colak, M., & Sireli, O. (2025). Mediator role of cognitive distortions in the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and peritraumatic stress levels. Journal of Affective Disorders, 379, 282–288.

Colak, M., Sireli, B., O., & Dayi, A. (2023). Self-esteem and social media addiction level in adolescents: The mediating role of body image. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 65(5), 595–600.

Colak, M., Sireli, O., & Dayi, A. (2023). Adult separation anxiety and childhood traumas: The mediating role of cognitive distortions. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 16(4), 973–980.

Colak, M., Sireli, B., Ö., Usta, Z. E., & Kılıç, B. G. (2020). Association of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms of parents with parental attitudes. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 10(3), 258–263.

Colak, M., Sireli, B., O., Gullu, B. U., & Aksoy, E. (2022). Quality of life in children diagnosed with epilepsy: An analysis of comorbid psychiatric disorders, psychiatric symptoms of parents and family functionality. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 12(2), 72–80.

Underinvolved relationship disorder and related factors in a sample of young children. Akca, O. F., Ugur, C., Colak, M., Kartal, O. O., Akozel, A. S., Erdogan, G., & Uslu, R. I. Early Human Development, 2012 Jun;88(6):327–332.

Sireli, O., Colak, M., Demirci, T. H., Savascihabes, A. E., & Oz Cinar, H. (2024). Early maladaptive schemas in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, 1455897.

Sireli, O., Dayi, A., & Colak, M. (2023). The mediating role of cognitive distortions in the relationship between problematic social media use and self-esteem in youth. Cognitive Processing, 24(4), 575–584.

Sireli, O., & Colak, M. (2024). The relationship between adolescents’ social anxiety level and parental acceptance-rejection and control: The mediating role of interpersonal cognitive distortions. Current Psychology, 43(17), 15202–15212.

Güneş, E., Dayi, A., Colak, M., & Sireli, B., Ö. (2020). The relationship between behavioral problems of preschool children and the cartoons they watch. Turkish Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 23(4).

Articles Published in National Journals

Colak, M, Sireli, Ö. Future expectations and psychiatric symptoms in earthquake victim adolescents. Osmangazi Journal of Medicine, 2026;48(2).

Sireli, B., Ö., & Colak, M. (2023). Social media addiction in adolescents and its relationship with psychopathology. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 30(1), 28–33.

İşbilen, H., Sireli, B., Ö., Colak, M., Demirel, E., & Dayi, A. (2022). Investigation of anxiety levels and attachment styles of mothers of children with feeding refusal complaints: A controlled study. Journal of Clinical Psychology Research, 6(3), 354–365.

Sireli, Ö., Colak, M., Orak, Y., & Sakınç, N. (2015). The relationship between perceived social support level and depression and suicide probability in adolescents. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 22(2), 97–106.

Sireli, Ö., Yazarlı, İ. N., Abanoz, E., Çiçek, A. U., Işık, C. M., & Colak, M. (2024). Grief accompanied by suicidal thoughts after traumatic loss in an adolescent: A case report. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal, 46(3), 217–221.

A case presenting with an allegation of sexual abuse: Factitious disorder and other differential diagnoses. Colak, M., Kerimoğlu, M. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18(1), 2011.

Oral Presentations at International Scientific Meetings (Published as Full Text / Abstract)

Colak, M., & Sireli, O. Future expectations and psychiatric symptoms in earthquake victim adolescents. 2nd International Health Services Congress, Toros University, 25–26 February 2025.

Sireli, Ö., & Colak, M. Investigation of acceptance-rejection levels of mothers of children with special needs in terms of psychiatric symptoms of mother and child. 1st International Mood Disorders Congress with Participation, Çeşme, 27–30 March 2024.

Sireli, Ö., & Colak, M. Examination of parental competence of mothers of children with special needs. International Congress on Current Developments in At-Risk Infants, Online Platform, 25–26 November 2023.

Sireli, B., Ö., & Colak, M. Social media addiction in adolescents and its relationship with psychopathology. International Congress on Adolescent and Youth Studies, Online Platform, 29 April – 1 May 2021.

Oral Presentations at National Scientific Meetings (Published as Full Text / Abstract)

Dayi, A., Colak, M., & Sireli, Ö. Examination of young people's body image in terms of loneliness, depressive symptoms, and anxiety levels. 59th National Psychiatry Congress & Earthquakes and Mental Health Symposium, Ankara, 18–22 October 2023.

Sireli, Ö., Colak, M., Orak, Y., & Sakınç, N. The relationship between perceived social support levels, depression severity, and suicide tendency among high school students in Mardin. 24th National Congress of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Disorders, Konya, 9–12 April 2014.

PROJECTS

Relationship Between Urban Environment and Mental Health: Development of a Program Aimed at Protecting Mental Health, Promoting Social Well-Being, and Enhancing Community Competence (Ankara University Scientific Research Projects), 2007–2012

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Infant Mental Health Association

Turkish Psychiatric Association

EMDR Association